Weekly Family News

July 7, 2022

Our Family: Making a Difference for God

By Julie Green

This week I had the privilege of interviewing Dr. Roshini Abraham, an immunologist at Children’s and OSU hospitals. We discussed her volunteer work with a ministry called Out of Darkness.

Out of Darkness Columbus is an anti-sex trafficking ministry which provides outreach, support and emergency housing to women caught in the vicious cycle of addiction, homelessness and selling their bodies to survive.

How did you become interested in this ministry and what draws you to it?

I first learned about anti-sex trafficking efforts a few years ago at my church in Rochester, MN. It moved and interested me. I began to volunteer with Out of Darkness Columbus after learning about this ministry through an acquaintance this past fall. I feel compassion for these women who feel unloved and think they are unlovable. They are seeking affection and meaning... Read More

The Lord is close to the brokenhearted;

he rescues those whose spirits are crushed.

Psalm 34:18

Ray of Hope

Fenny Joy has updated her mission newsletter. Find out what she has been doing and how her work is making a difference for God.

The Pelotonia Mustache Challenge One Month Away

Last year our deacon’s good wife issued a plea to their extended family, “If Tucker raises enough money for his ride in the Pelotonia, he’ll shave off that mustache of his!” The family wholeheartedly united for both causes and Tucker’s mustache disappeared…until now.

The Pelotonia is back and so is the mustache. The need is critical! If you would like to help stop cancer and keep Deacon Tucker clean shaven, click below to pledge to his ride. Your donation is tax-deductible and 100% goes to innovative cancer research at the James at OSU.

The Pelotonia begins August 8th.

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Rector Search Update

The vestry has met and decided on who to call, but the wardens have to speak with the Bishop before any official announcement can be made. We ask for your patience as we finish the process and we will have more information soon.

--Carl L, Senior Warden

A Summer Song

Come enjoy a local cultural event for free! Our own Lauren and Jeanne Q. are members in a Westerville choir. After two years, the Otterbein Summer Chorale will be giving its annual summer performance on Sunday July 17, 2022 at 7pm at Church of the Messiah UM, 51 N. State Street. Refreshments will be served after the performance and admission is free.

The Scandal of Grace

Sermon by Deacon Tucker Messamore, Sunday July 3, 2022

This morning, we’re going to focus on our Old Testament lesson from 2 Kings 5:1-14 about Naaman, a man who is afflicted with leprosy.

This story is not exactly one of the “greatest hits” of the Old Testament. It’s not David and Goliath or Daniel in the Lion’s Den. I had Noah’s Ark wallpaper in my childhood bedroom, but I’m going to guess there aren’t many parents who opt for a Naaman the Leper themed nursery. As someone who grew up in the church, I didn’t hear many Sunday School lessons, sermons, or Bible studies about Naaman. In fact, I’m not sure that I even know this passage was in the Bible until I was an adult. But I think this text really ought to get more play than it does. You see, in Naaman’s story, we get glimpses of the gospel: We see both the reality of our sin-sickness and the remedy for this malady—God’s gracious promise to heal us through the cleansing work of Christ. ..Read More

Our Scripture readings for this Sunday, July 10th--Click here

Ministry Opportunities

Experience the blessings of reading God's Word for Sunday morning worship. No special skills required!

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--Fenny Joy, our missionary in Eastern Europe, will be in Ohio July 24 to August 31.

--Women's Group: July 30 @ 11:00AM

--Men's Group: August 3 @ 6:30PM

Our children are our precious heritage. The children's ministry at St. Augustine's is looking for adults who are willing to invest in this next generation and have fun in the process!

Contact Cathy to learn more